A record-breaking weekend... not in a good way

First Graeme McDowell slumps to one of his worst rounds as a professional golfer, plummeting out of contention with a third-round 81, then, for the first time in his career, Darren Clarke fails to break 80 on two consecutive days. The Wales Open didn’t prove quite the happy hunting ground fans of Northern Irish golf were hoping for. (continue reading…)

Alex Noren secured his second career victory on the European Tour yesterday at the Saab Wales Open. Playing the final round in blustery conditions, he succeeded in holding off a chasing pack that included Gregory Bourdy, Peter Hanson, Anders Hansen, Johan Edfors (looks like Jesus, putts like Mary) and Ricardo Gonzalez. (continue reading…)